How original of me – a post about gratitude on the week of Thanksgiving – well, I’m grateful for obvious content for my blog 🙂
Seriously, what better time to discuss gratitude if not for the week that the whole of the United States celebrates it? Gratitude has become a thing. There are books written about it, there are notepads to jot down your daily list of things for which you are grateful (like, not using dangling prepositions!), and the month of November has become a target for sharing a daily “gratitude.”
The truth is that feeling thankful is good for our heath and well being in many ways. If you are a student, it boosts your grades, it helps you sleep better, and can improve your relationships. (10 Reasons Why Gratitude is Healthy). It’s cheap and easy to do, so adding “gratitude” to your list of things to do is one of those tasks that has a direct payback for the time spent.
I am, of course, extremely grateful this year for getting through my treatment, for all the friends and family who supported me through my treatment, I’m grateful for getting closer to my family. I’m grateful for health insurance and dedicated and talented medical professionals. And, honestly, every day I am thankful that I wake up, that I’m alive to experience another day.
And I am especially thankful for the recent news that being overweight is better for your health! (Being fat makes you healthier) ha ha . . .
Even before my diagnosis, I did try to practice gratitude every day. I had found a quote by Melodie Beattie that I printed out and hung in my cube at work. Even if it’s a bit self-help schmaltzy, I liked the sentiment, and it would remind me to not only be grateful for all my life’s blessings, but to turn the negatives into gratitude as well.
Have you given any thought to for what you are grateful this year? What are some of the things?
Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving.
